Couples ART Adherence Intervention for PWID in Kazakhstan

The intervention will consist of 4 sessions with activities designed to strengthen communication and support within the couple to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy and increase linkage to drug treatment services. The activities are based on cognitive-behavioral therapy. Participants' adherence will be monitored continuously through electronic monitoring devices and surveys completed at baseline and follow-up periods.

Standard of Care consists of an appointment with an AIDS Center nurse at baseline and two months later. Under current Standard of Care in Almaty, no behavioral intervention is provided. Participants obtain prescription refills and give blood for viral load and CD4 tests once every 6 months.